Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Tricks On How To Effectively Take Better Photos

By Allison Maggie Sanchez


You have made the conscious decision to take your photography skills to the next level. You could not have picked a better time! Here are some ideas that will get you going with your photographic desires.

Know if your photos are under or overexposed. If you learn to use your camera's histogram, you can avoid this mistake. This measures the exposure in every shot and it will enable you to know whether it is under or over exposed so that you'll be able to prevent this from happening next time.

Spend time putting your subject in different poses. If your family pictures aren't coming out as good as you'd like, it's possible you've been taking candid pictures and have been catching people by surprise. This increases the odds that more of your subjects will look good in your photographs.

Try not to capture an overcast sky when taking pictures. Too much gray sky showing in a photo makes it appear washed-out and muted. However, if you are shooting in black and white, an overcast sky can make a beautiful photo. A bright, blue sky can create a lovely backdrop as long as you are careful not to overexpose the shot.

Avoid capturing an overcast sky in your photos. Too much gray sky showing in a photo makes it appear washed-out and muted. If you still want to take pictures of an overcast sky, try a black and white feature. If it's a bright day, however, you should include the sky more readily.

For a quality photograph, it is vital that your camera is adjusted to the proper settings. Photographing moving objects will require different settings than if you're shooting a still object. If your camera is set properly, your photographs will be terrific!

While holding onto the camera, your arms should be closely beside the body. Hands should be beside and under the camera. This will help to steady your hands and prevent blurry shots. If you place your hands beneath the camera, you will be less likely to drop the camera.

Only about one in twenty shots you shoot will be a "keeper," but do not throw anything away that you shoot. When you create a scrapbook of your "missed shots," it can help you to improve your photography skills.

Consider enrolling in a photography group, or team up to take shots with a photographer who shares your interests. There is much to be learned from other people in this field, but make sure to maintain your own personal style. Taking time to compare the photographs that you took will help you to see how different people can interpret images differently.

Silhouettes are a wonderful photography technique. You can even try taking silhouette photography using the sunset environment, or another beautiful setting. If your background is brighter than your subject, you could see a silhouette. The perfect silhouette can be achieved by positioning a bright artificial light behind your subject or by placing your muse in front of some very bright windows. Remember that a glaring outline may be distracting or unflattering.

You will not become a better photographer if you do not take some time to find out more about this art and to practice. There are dozens of things to remember about photography, but the main thing is that there are no rights or wrongs.




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